Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly locked in a three-way scramble for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, with Real Madrid also monitoring the situation, according to Sport Bild via Sport Witness.
From Liverpool Academy to Bundesliga Regular
Quansah rose through Liverpool’s youth system, captaining the under-18s to the FA Youth Cup final, UEFA Youth League and Premier League 2 glory. After a loan spell at Bristol Rovers, he made his senior debut in August 2023 against Newcastle United and went on to make 59 appearances for the club, including a contribution to Arne Slot’s title-winning squad of 2024-25. Limited minutes and Liverpool’s need to raise funds prompted a move to Leverkusen last summer.
Who Wants Jarell Quansah in 2027?
Sport Bild claims Arsenal remain keen despite having a £55m offer rejected last summer, with doubts reportedly growing over whether the 6ft 3in defender will stay at the BayArena. Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso is said to be leading the Blues’ chase and has allegedly made contact over a switch to Stamford Bridge. Liverpool are also reportedly working hard to bring him back to Anfield, while Real Madrid hold genuine interest.
Quansah’s Bundesliga Statistics
Praised as ‘phenomenal’ by Trent Alexander-Arnold, the 23-year-old England international has completed 89.7% of his passes in four Bundesliga appearances, with a 57.1% success rate on long balls. He also averages 3.24 recoveries per game, a trait any elite coach would value.
Will Leverkusen Sell?
Leverkusen hold the upper hand, with Quansah contracted for four more years. Transfermarkt values him at £38m, but the Germans are expected to demand considerably more after rebuffing Arsenal’s approach.
Our Take on the Quansah Race
A Liverpool reunion would be the romantic storyline, but a bidding war involving three English clubs and Real Madrid will inevitably inflate the price. Frankly, a fee beyond £55m wouldn’t surprise me.